Program Support Specialist II- Food Security, Livelihoods and Resilience

This intermediate specialist consults on and supports the implementation of holistic child development programs and interventions. The specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one holistic development subspecialties in this national office and is helpful in others. At this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing independently on moderately complex issues. He or she may coach other specialists.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.

Food Security and Livelihood Programming

• Support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of food security and livelihood interventions.

• Promote climate-smart agriculture, permaculture, Farmer Business Schools, and other sustainable livelihood approaches.

• Support FCPs in implementing interventions that strengthen household food security, productivity, and self-reliance.

• Facilitate market-oriented approaches that improve agricultural productivity and livelihood diversification.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Build the capacity of FCP staff, volunteers, caregivers, youth, and local leaders through training, coaching, mentoring, and technical support.

• Develop or contextualize training materials, technical tools, and guidance documents related to food security, livelihoods, and resilience.

• Facilitate learning, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of promising practices among implementing partners.

Strategic Planning and Program Design

• Contribute to the development and implementation of National Office strategies related to food security, livelihoods, and resilience.

• Conduct needs assessments, vulnerability analyses, and contextual reviews to inform program design and prioritization.

• Support the identification and development of innovative livelihood solutions that respond to community needs and emerging challenges.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Monitor the performance and quality of livelihood and resilience interventions.

• Collaborate with MERL staff to develop indicators, monitor frameworks, and learning mechanisms.

• Analyze project data and findings to inform decision-making and program improvements.

• Ensure timely and quality reporting of intervention progress, outcomes, lessons learned, and impact.

Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization

• Develop and maintain relationships with government departments, technical agencies, NGOs, UN working groups and clusters, research institutions, and private-sector actors operating in food security, agriculture, and resilience sectors.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration and technical partnerships.

• Contribute technical expertise to concept notes, funding proposals, and resource mobilization initiatives related to livelihoods, food security, and resilience.

• Support innovative programming initiatives that expand impact and sustainability.

Resilience, Disaster Preparedness, and Recovery

• Support the integration of resilience-building measures into livelihood interventions.

• Contribute to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives affecting vulnerable households.

• Provide technical support to Disaster Response Framework (DRF) interventions related to food security and livelihoods.

• Support communities and partner churches to strengthen preparedness and recovery capacities in response to climate shocks, food insecurity, displacement, and other humanitarian challenges.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Economics, Rural Development, Food Security, Community Development, International Development, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in food security, agricultural livelihoods, resilience programming, rural development, humanitarian response, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring community-based development interventions.

• Experience supporting capacity-building initiatives and working with local partners or community organizations.

• Experience in proposal development, donor-funded projects, or resource mobilization is an asset.

• Experience working in fragile, humanitarian, or climate-affected contexts is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.

*Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above.

Working Environment

Office – Standard Office Environment

Location: Ouagadougou

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

Travel Requirements

May be required to travel up to 30% of normal schedule

The application should include a CV, cover letter, academic documents and national ID card. The deadline to apply is November 4th, 2026.